Graybeard Charitable Foundation
Graybeard Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cheektowaga, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
Graybeard Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Graybeard Charitable Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $750), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $750
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $5,473
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Graybeard Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Wrestling Hall of Fame ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Graybeard Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 503% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Wrestling Hall of Fame Waterloo, IA | George Tragoslou Thesz Hall of Fame | $1,000 |
| Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,473 | — | $1,500 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,500 | $298 |
| 2024 | $6,973 | — | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $368 |
| 2023 | $7,973 | — | $500 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $405 |
| 2022 | $8,473 | $170 | $670 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $430 |
| 2021 | $8,973 | $10,120 | $1,147 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,000 | $477 |
| 2020 | — | $1,742 | $1,742 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graybeard Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $298 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Graybeard Charitable Foundation is led by Thomas Dalton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Dalton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Cerasuolo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Landers
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramona Schickling
Secretarytreasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
Secretary Treasurer → Secretarytreasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Graybeard Charitable Foundation
How much does Graybeard Charitable Foundation give each year?
Graybeard Charitable Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is Graybeard Charitable Foundation?
Graybeard Charitable Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $298 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Graybeard Charitable Foundation operate?
Graybeard Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Missouri.
What is Graybeard Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Graybeard Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0558843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Graybeard Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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